Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary
A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games
In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Elderly, disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts.
Rising costs and stagnant funding have created a crisis for Nebraska’s rural transit agencies, which primarily serve disabled, elderly and impoverished res...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska’s ballot
A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court lets Nebraska-Colorado South Platte River, Perkins County Canal case proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s claims about whether Colorado has violated the century-old South Platte River Compact.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
OPINION: Nebraskans can hold polluters accountable through federal law
Many Nebraska families depend on private wells and small community systems for drinking, cooking, bathing and raising healthy kids. But for too many, that wa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
No longer affordable: Nebraskans say rent costs are a major stressor
Rent prices in Nebraska have increased 29% over the last seven years, and experts say wages are not keeping up. Nebraskans are finding temporary fixes to hou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska to drop SNAP restrictions on soda after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it is working with retailers in the state to remove the restrictions on soda and ener...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Here’s what Nebraska submitted for America’s 250th anniversary time capsule
The Nebraska State Historical Society Commission and the Nebraska Semi quincentennial Commission selected the items that will represent the state inside Amer...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska’s Independence Day City Prepares
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – Every year nearly 40,000 visitors head to Seward. Celebrations fill the city on July 4 every year since 1868 and this semiquincentenn...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Respect Nebraska Voters Turns in 186,000 Signatures
Courtesy: Respect Nebraska VotersLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – On July 2, the Respect Nebraska Voters campaign turned in more than 186,000 signatures. The petitio...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Two People Arrested and Charged in Connection to Laser Strike on an Airplane
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) plane was struck by a laser on Tuesday, July 1. Two people have been arrested in connection with the s...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal disaster declaration approved for Nebraska after historic spring wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska to boost recovery efforts for communities impacted by severe wildfires from Mar...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Father, son preserve history of Blue River Cattle Trail in Seward County
Dwaine and Tom Fosler are working to bring official recognition to a little-known piece of Nebraska history: the Blue River Cattle Trail.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska moving to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of lifting restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a recent ruling.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Crofton, Wynot Annual Game Brings New Experiences for Players, Fan Participants in 2026
CROFTON, Neb. — Another year of two Nebraska teams of the South Central League, the Crofton Bluejays and Wynot Expos, competing in the annual contest on th...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska at the 'center of every major American story' for most of country's history
The late John Carter, a longtime historian and folklorist at the Nebraska State Historical Society, saw the Cornhusker State's influence woven throughout the...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska rededicates bicentennial sculpture at York rest area for America's 250th birthday
State leaders, artists and community members gathered Friday at the westbound Interstate 80 rest area near York to rededicate “Crossing the Plains,” a li...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Storms knock out power to thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers Friday
Storms blew through parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, knocking out power to thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary
A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games
In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Elderly, disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts.
Rising costs and stagnant funding have created a crisis for Nebraska’s rural transit agencies, which primarily serve disabled, elderly and impoverished res...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska’s ballot
A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court lets Nebraska-Colorado South Platte River, Perkins County Canal case proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s claims about whether Colorado has violated the century-old South Platte River Compact.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
OPINION: Nebraskans can hold polluters accountable through federal law
Many Nebraska families depend on private wells and small community systems for drinking, cooking, bathing and raising healthy kids. But for too many, that wa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
No longer affordable: Nebraskans say rent costs are a major stressor
Rent prices in Nebraska have increased 29% over the last seven years, and experts say wages are not keeping up. Nebraskans are finding temporary fixes to hou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nebraska to drop SNAP restrictions on soda after court ruling
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it is working with retailers in the state to remove the restrictions on soda and ener...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Here’s what Nebraska submitted for America’s 250th anniversary time capsule
The Nebraska State Historical Society Commission and the Nebraska Semi quincentennial Commission selected the items that will represent the state inside Amer...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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